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42 Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AW

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
217 m²
2336 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 42 Highfield Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

42 Highfield Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester (M25 3AW). It has a recorded floor area of 217 m² (around 2336 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 74). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 217 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £500,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £628,000 is 25.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£214/sq ft) was about 21.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 June 2035

8 years remaining
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 42 Highfield Road.

2 applications on record at 42 Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AW

2decisions1extensions3documents
  1. Sept 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE (REVISED SCHEME)

    Reference
    02/39491
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 3 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Highfield Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£628,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£500,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2025Most recent

    £500,000

    +488.6%over 23 years

  2. 18 January 2002

    £84,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in M25 3AW: £317,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Highfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Highfield Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,304

Street avg £2,179

On par

Floor Area

217 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Highfield Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£546k

1 Glenmere Close, Prestwich

M25 3BH

4 bed
£516k

1 Gardner Road, Prestwich

M25 3HS

4 bed1 bath
£414k

1 Highfield Road, Prestwich

M25 3AW

4 bed
£578k

1 Farm Hill, Clifton Road, Prestwich

M25 3JX

3 bed2 bath
£322k

1 Devonshire Place, Prestwich

M25 3FF

4 bed2 bath
£437k

1 Clough Drive, Prestwich

M25 3JS

3 bed1 bath
£385k

1 Church Drive, Prestwich

M25 3JW

3 bed2 bath
£369k

1 Ash Grove, Prestwich

M25 3DS

3 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Manchester district page.
Full Manchester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Poppythorn Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M25 3AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for M25 3AW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for M25 3AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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